Review of Sole Survivor (1984) by Andy T — 04 May 2008
It has been debated whether or not the makers of Final Destination ripped off this obscure eighties flick. The similarities are obvious:
A) A character avoids death by horrible plane crash.
B) Death never leaves the job unfinished.
C) Death is a real jerk.
In terms of style, the two films are quite separate creatures, though. Final Destination is much more pyrotechnical and elaborate in its violence. Sole Survivor, however, establishes and eerie atmosphere and builds suspense more elegantly. Moreover, it manages its jump scares much better than its successor. Clever editing, tightly framed compositions, and a stand out performance by Anita Skinner elevate this unjustly forgotten horror film beyond its meagre budget, and fans of the genre would do well to check it out.
This review of Sole Survivor (1984) was written by Andy T on 04 May 2008.
Sole Survivor has generally received mixed reviews.
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